Baklava (Walnut Pastry) Recipe Recipe

Name: Baklava (Walnut Pastry) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Filo sheets; 3/4 lb Unsalted butter, melted; 1 lb Finely minced walnuts; 5 Tbsp. Sugar; 1 tsp Cinnamon; 1 dsh Cloves; 4 c. Sugar; 4 c. Water; 1 c. Honey; 1/2 x Lemon, strained , Juice of

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Keep filo sheets laid out and covered with a damp towel.
3
In a bowl, combine the sugar, walnuts, cinnamon, and cloves.
4
Place 10-12 sheets of filo pastry in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish, brushing every other sheet proportionately with butter.
5
Sprinkle 1/4 of the walnut mix on top.
6
Cover with another 5 or possibly 6 buttered sheets, and repeat, covering with remaining buttered filo sheets.
7
Heat remaining butter till warm and lightly browned.
8
Pour proportionately over the baklava.
9
Bake for 30 min.
10
Reduce temperature to 300 degrees and bake for 1 hour longer.
11
When cooled, pour warm syrup on top.
12
To make syrup, combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil continue boiling for 15 min, or possibly till syrup is slightly thick.
13
Add in the honey and bring just to a boil.
14
Add in lemon juice.

2542

kcal

Calories

143

Fat

327

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Filo sheets, 3/4 lb Unsalted butter, melted, 1 lb Finely minced walnuts, 5 Tbsp. Sugar, and more.

Yes, Baklava (Walnut Pastry) Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Baklava (Walnut Pastry) Recipe

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